W hen it comes to a coughing dogs , it can be hard to tell if a trip to the veterinarian is necessary. Here's a good rule of thumb: If a dog is coughing for more than three days or is having trouble breathing, it's time to contact your primary care veterinarian. Chances are, if your dog is sick for more than a few days, one of a handful of viral or bacterial pathogens —characterized as canine infectious respiratory diseases or CIRD — is the culprit. Here's the lineup of the most common potential offenders: canine distemper virus, canine influenza virus, canine parainfluenza virus, canine adenovirus and Bordetella bronchiseptica .

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